A New Global Order: The Formation of Football's Super League
In a move that reshapes the global football landscape, a new closed super league has officially been formed, backed by a consortium of private equity firms, JPMorgan, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Built on the competition framework of Major League Soccer but stripped of financial restrictions, the league prioritizes commercial stability, global reach, and postseason drama over traditional domestic hierarchies. The league is officially presented by Adidas, cementing its positioning as a premium, entertainment-forward competition.
The league is divided into two conferences. The East Conference features Ajax, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Inter Miami, Juventus, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Manchester United, AC Milan, Marseille, PSV, and Paris Saint-Germain. The West Conference includes Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Atlético de Madrid, SL Benfica, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Porto, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, LA Galaxy, Napoli, Real Madrid, River Plate, and Sporting CP.
Designed to maximize elite matchups while maintaining playoff unpredictability, the league blends European giants, South American royalty, MLS legacy, and Saudi-backed powerhouses into a single ecosystem. With guaranteed participation, centralized commercial revenue, and a postseason championship, the new league represents football’s clearest shift yet toward a global, American-influenced model—one where brand power, star talent, and spectacle sit firmly at the center of the game.